1、s -1s -2-3 MIL-M-4 1837D 27 June 1988 SUPERSEDING MIL-M-4 1837C 10 March 1983 MILITARY SPECIFICATION MAINTENANCE KIT, TOXICOLOGICAL AGENTS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This document covers
2、 one type of kit for the emergency field repair of toxicological agents protective clothing (see 6.1). 2, APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Government documents. * 2.1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this specification to the e
3、xtent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents shall be those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation. SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL UU-T-595 - Towel, Wiping, Paper:
4、Industrial and Institutional PPP-B-566 - Boxes, Folding, Paperboard Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center, Natick, MA 017
5、60-5014 by using the self- addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. AMSC N/A FSC 8415 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A, Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. a -. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS jf PAGES. - - - Provid
6、ed by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-M-4 1837D PPP-B-636 - Boxes, Shipping, Fiberboard PPP-B-676 - Boxes, Setup PPP-T-45 - Tape, Gummed, Paper, Reinforced and Plain, For PPP-T-1637 - Tubes, Shipping, Collapsible Sealing and Securing MILITARY
7、 MIL-C-12189 - Cloth, Coated: Butyl Coated, Toxicological Agents MIL-C-17504 - Coating Compound, Acrylic, Clear MIL-L-35078 - Loads, Unit: Preparation of Semiperishable Protect i ve Subsistence Items, Clothing, Personal Equipment and Equipage; General Specification For STAN DARDS MIL ITA RY MIL-STD-
8、105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage MIL-STD-147 - Palletized Unit Loads MIL-STD-731 - Quality of Wood Members for Containers and Pallets by Attributes (Copies of specifications, standards, and handbooks required by contractors in connect
9、ion with specific acquisition functions should be obtained from the contracting activity or as directed by the contracting activity.) * 2.2 Other publications. The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the docu
10、ments which are DOD adopted shall be those listed in the issue of the DODISS specified in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DODISS shall be the issues of the nongovernment documents which are current on the date of the solicitation. AMERICAN SOCI
11、ETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) D 3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging (Copies should be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1187.) (Nongovernment standards and other publications are normally available from the org
12、anizations which prepare or which distribute the documents. These documents also may be available in or through libraries or other informational services.) 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-M-4 1837D 2.3 Order of precedence. In th
13、e event of a conflict between the text of this specification and the references cited herein, the text of this specification shall take precedence. shall supersede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. Nothing in this specification, however, 3. REQUIREMENTS 3
14、.1 First article. When specified in the contract or purchase order, a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 4.3, 6.2, and 6.3). 3.2 Components. The maintenance kit shall consist of the following components : a. Patches (twenty-four ) b. Tube of adhesive c. Abrasive strip d. Pape
15、r towels (four) e. Instruction card 3.2.1 Patches. Each patch shall be made from butyl coated cloth conforming to MIL-C-12189. diameter and shall be precoated with the adhesive specified in 3.2.2.1 to a dry film thickness of 2-1/2 to 5 mils. The adhesive coated side of the patch shall be covered wit
16、h a release paper. The release paper shall have a central butt slit across the entire width of the release paper which may be produced after application of the release paper or may be pre-slit. There shall be no visible evidence that slitting knives have cut through the adhesive layer to the coated
17、fabric. The release paper shall be of sufficient stiffness and release qualities as to cause complete separation of the paper from the patch at the slit area and to be free of visible adhesive residue, when tested as specified in 4.4.4. The patches shall measure 1-1/2 inches Z 1/16 inch in 3.2.2 Tub
18、e of adhesive. At least 25 milliliters of the adhesive specified in 3.2.2.1 shall be supplied in a collapsible tube conforming to type I, class 2, style 2 of PPP-T-1637, 7/8 inch tube size, approximately 4-3/4 inches tube length, Nos. 12 or 16 diameter orifice code, with cap and liner. The tube shal
19、l be securely closed with an imprinted crimp, or a double fold with closure sealant suitable for the contents. The tube shall be permanently and legibly labeled “Adhesive“ and “Caution! Do not breathe vapors, avoid skin contact and use only in well-ventilated areasf1 with letters 118 inch minimum he
20、ight. 3.2.2.1 Adhesive. The adhesive shall be of the composition listed below suitably milled, churned, and thinned to a Brookfield viscosity of approximately 400 centipoises (see 6.4). 48 hours before testing and shall be made up one month or less in advance of the assembly of the maintenance kits.
21、 The adhesive shall be aged at least 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-M-43837D 4 m 7777906 0373677 O m MIL-M-4 1837D Neoprene WRT Neoprene WHV Santovar A Magnesium oxide Bakelite CK 2400 Solvent blend (30 parts hexane, 35 parts a
22、cetone, 30 parts trichlorethylene, by volume) 80 parts by weight (pbw) 20 pbw 1 pbw 5 pbw 40 pbw Up to about 577 pbw, as required for viscosity control 3.2.3 Abrasive strip. The strip of abrasive shall be 360 mesh silicon carbide bonded to both sides of a 24 mesh backing in a waterproof grade (see 6
23、.5). The strip shall measure 2-3/11 5 1/16 by 1-1/2 inches 2 1/16 inch. 3.2.4 Paper towels. The paper towels shall conform to the requirements of type I, any size of UU-T-595. The towels (four in each kit) shall be folded as required to fit neatly into the container. * 3.2.5 Instruction,card. The in
24、structions shall be clearly printed on one side of envelope grade paper 0.009 inch thick using elite type 12 pitch. The card shall measure 2-7/8 2 1/4 by 4-3/4 inches 2 1/11 inch. After printing, the margin on all sides shall be approximately 1/4 inch and the card shall be coated on both sides with
25、clear plastic, meeting the requirements of MIL-C-17504. The arrangement and text of instructions shall be as follows: CAUTION: USE ADHESIVE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREA AND AVOID SKIN CONTACT 1, Clean and dry damaged area with paper towel. 2. Buff area lightly but thoroughly with abrasive strip. 3.
26、Wipe off loose dust with paper towel. 4. Apply moderate coat of adhesive directly to buffed area and spread evenly. 5. Let adhesive dry 5 minutes (10 minutes at freezing). 6. Remove backing from patch. Press firmly in place with newly uncovered side toward buffed area. 7. Apply two patches - one on
27、each side of damaged area. 8. In case of accidental skin contact, wash with soapy water. Manufacturers name Date manufactured (month and year) Shelf life inspection/test date (same month 1 year later and every 6 months thereafter). 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitt
28、ed without license from IHS-,-,-e 3.3 Performance of patch. MIL-M-4 1837D 3.3.1 Resistance to creep. The average creep of each of the two sets of specimens prepared and tested as specified in 4.4.4 shall not be greater than 1/2 inch. 3.3.2 Flexibility of applied patch at low temperature. The bonded
29、patch shall not crack, lift, or separate when tested as specified in 4.4.4. 3.4 Workmanship. The maintenance kits shall conform to the quality of product established by this document and the occurrence of defects shall not exceed the applicable acceptable quality levels. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISI
30、ONS 4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use his own o
31、r any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in this document where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and
32、 services conform to prescribed requirements. * 4.1.1 Responsibility for compliance. All items must meet all requirements of sections 3 and 5. The inspection set forth in this document shall become a part of the contractors overall inspection system or quality program, The absence of any inspection
33、requirement in the document shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of assuring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Sampling in quality conformance does not authorize submission of known defective mater
34、ial, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the Government to acceptance of defective material, 4.1.2 Certificates of compliance. When certificates of compliance are submitted, the Government reserves the right to inspect such items to determine the validity of the certification. 4.2 Classif
35、ication of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classifi.ed as follows: a. First article inspection (see 4.3). b. Quality conformance inspection (see 4.4). 4.3 First article inspection. When a first article is required (see 6.21, it shall be examined for the defects specifie
36、d in 4.4.2 and 4.4.3 and tested for the characteristics specified in 4.4.4. failure to pass any test shall be cause for rejection of the first article. The presence of any defect or 5 II Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-. MIL-M-4 1837D
37、 4.4 Quality conformance inspection. Unless otherwise specified, sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-105. 4.4.1 Components and materials inspection, In accordance with 4.1, components and materials shall be inspected in accordance with all the requirements of refere
38、nced documents unless otherwise excluded , amended , modified , or qualified in this document or applicable purchase document. The characteristics listed in table I will be accepted on a certificate of compliance as indicated. 4.4.1.1 Certification. Components listed below shall be accepted on the b
39、asis of a contractors certificate of compliance with the indicated requirements. C om pon en t Requirement Requirement paragraph Patch Thickness of adhesive 3.2.1 Adhes i ve Volume Formulati on 3.2.2 3.2.2.1 Abras ive Material 3.2.3 4.4.2 End item visual examination. The end items shall be examined
40、for the defects listed below. The lot size shall be expressed in units of kits. The sample unit shall be one complete maintenance kit. The inspection level shall be I and the acceptable quality level (AQL), expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 4.0. Examine Defect General (applic
41、able Any component omitted or not as specified to ail components) Any component defective Patch Tube , adhesive Abrasive strip Brittle Tacky on noncontact side Any hole, cut, tear, or rip Backing omitted or does not completely cover contact surface of patch Backing not slit or not as specified Not t
42、ype specified Not properly labeled Tube closure not as specified Any defect that may result in leakage of adhesive Not as specified Areas on strip with no abrasive material 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-I* RIL-M-3837D q 979970b 03
43、93702 7 Examine MIL-M-4 1837D Defect Paper towels Not as specified Instruction card Incomplete, not legible, characters not as specified, card not fabricated of envelope grade paper Not correct size Card not coated with plastic as specified Card tacky due to coating 4.4.3 End item dimensional examin
44、ation. The end item shall be examined for conformance to the specified dimensions for size of patch (see 3.2.11, adhesive tube (see 3.2.21, adhesive strip (see 3.2.31, paper towel (see 3.2.41, and instruction card (see 3.2.5). specified dimension shall be classified as a defect. The inspection level
45、 shall be S-3 and the AQL, expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 6.5. Any measurement deviating from the 4.4.4 End item testing. The end item containing all components shall be tested for the characteristics listed in table I. The lot size shall be expressed in units of kits. The
46、 sample unit shall be two complete kits. The sample size shall be five and shall include 1-1/2 yards of butyl coated cloth specified in 3.2.1. Failure of any of the sample units to meet any specified requirement shall be cause for rejection of the lot. TABLE I. End item tests Number of de termina- R
47、esults Test tions per reported as Characteristic Requirement method sample unit pass or fail Separation of release paper 3.2.1 4.5.3 2 Resistance to creep One hour after Three days after Flexibility at low (patch) : bonding 3.3.1- 4.5.1 1 bonding 3.3.1 4.5.1 1 temperature (patch) 3.3.2 4.5.2 1 X I a
48、 7 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,- MIL-U-41837D 84 u 977970b 0391703 9 u MIL-M-4 18370 4.4.5 Packaging examination. The fully packaged end items shall be examined for the defects listed below. The lot size shall be expressed in units
49、 of shipping containers. fully packaged. terms of defects per- hundred units, shall be 2.5. The sample unit shall be one shipping container The inspection level shall be S-2 and the AQL, expressed in Examine Defect Mar king (exterior Omitted; incorrect; illegible; of improper and interior ) size, location, sequence, or method of application Materials Workmanship Content Any component missing, damaged, or not as s peci fi ed Inadequ
